Ride Along is a 2014 action-comedy film released on September 4, 2020. This movie showcases the efforts of a security guard, Ben, played by Kevin Hart, who attempts to impress his girlfriend’s brother, James, a top-ranking police officer, portrayed by Ice Cube. This article will discuss the film’s shooting locations, various roles, and intriguing behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
Ride Along was primarily filmed in two major U.S. cities, Atlanta, Georgia, and Los Angeles, California. A specific site in Atlanta that was used for shooting is the Elliott Street Deli and Pub, situated at 51 Elliott St SW. The film’s shooting transpired from October 30 to December 19, 2012.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ice Cube | James Payton |
| Kevin Hart | Ben Barber |
| John Leguizamo | Santiago |
| Bruce McGill | Lt. Brooks |
| Tika Sumpter | Angela Payton |
| Bryan Callen | Miggs |
| Laurence Fishburne | Omar |
| Dragos Bucur | Marko |
| Gary Owen | Crazy Cody |
| Jacob Latimore | Ramon |
| Jay Pharoah | Runflat |
| Greg Rementer | Marko’s Gunman |
| Eric Benson | Marko’s Gunman |
| Anna House | Cafeteria Lady |
| Jasmine Burke | Dispatcher Gina |
| Julie Gribble | Waiver Officer |
| John Kap | Bearded Biker |
| Anona Tolar | Biker’s Wife |
| Keith Walters | Shotgun Shooter |
| David Banner | Jay |
| James Logan | Pawn Shop Owner |
| Angie Stone | Market Shopper |
| Emmanuel Hudson | Market Shopper |
| Kenny Alfonso | Strip Club Manager |
| Phillip DeVona | Tweaker |
| Omari Wallace | Tweaker |
| Sheena Kharazmi | Hostage |
| Thida Penn | Hostage |
| Aaron Saxton | Roberto |
| Mark Hicks | Gang Lieutenant |
| Brian Oerly | Serb |
| Eric Goins | Assface23 |
| Lucius Baston | Ballsdeep23 |
| Drew Goin | Suds31 |
| Elle Duncan | News Reporter |
| Gary Weeks | Dr. Cowan |
| Jeff Rose | Medic Jeffreys |
| Michael Alan | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Adria Malcom Aziz | Champagne girl (uncredited) |
| Loren L. Baker | Detective (uncredited) |
| Sean Brian | Detective Police Station (uncredited) |
| Mickey Cassidy | Valet (uncredited) |
| Moses Das | Cadet (uncredited) |
| John Fleischmann | Gentlemen’s Club Patron (uncredited) |
| L. Frost | Male Witness (uncredited) |
| Kayte Giralt | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jeff Glover | Police Executive (uncredited) |
| Fernando Gonzalez | Special Agent Givins (uncredited) |
| Tom Gore | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| GlenNeta Griffin | Hospital Patient (uncredited) |
| Rick Hendrix | Hospital Administrator (uncredited) |
| Kathrine Jackie | Witness Extra (uncredited) |
| David A. Jackson | Run Flats crew (uncredited) |
| Angela Kerecz | Bartender (uncredited) |
| David W. LeBlanc | Billionaire Playboy Guy (uncredited) |
| Lucky Mangione | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Mike McVearry | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Ryan Nesset | Role’s Right Hand Man (uncredited) |
| Chelsea O’Toole | Gasping Girl (uncredited) |
| Heather M.J. Padilla | Female Witness (uncredited) |
| Eric E. Poe | Municipal Market Patron (uncredited) |
| Jordan Rios | Officer Lopez (uncredited) |
| Julisita Salcedo | Sexy Bartender (uncredited) |
| Chelsea Small | Hostage #2 (uncredited) |
| Christina Smith | Detective (uncredited) |
| Josh Turner | Strip Club Regular (uncredited) |
| Tom Waite | Serbian Arms Dealer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film was directed by Tim Story and written by Greg Coolidge and Jason Mantzoukas. The star-studded cast also includes John Leguizamo, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter, Bryan Callen, Laurence Fishburne, Dragos Bucur, Gary Owen, Jacob Latimore, Jay Pharoah, and Benjamin Flores Jr. It has received a win and seven nominations in various award categories. Both critical and user reviews for the film are available, with 159 users and 139 critics sharing their thoughts about the movie. The full cast details are verified as complete.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.748752
- Longitude: -84.38768449999999
- Place ID: ChIJjQmTaV0E9YgRC2MLmS_e_mY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Atlanta, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Elliott Street Deli and Pub, 51 Elliott St SW, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.7532233
- Longitude: -84.398217
- Place ID: ChIJuUigzXgD9YgRHGvo5XXVaBM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 51 Elliott St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
